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Entrance to the Great Hall

The Great Hall at Shadow Lawn

Description

The Great Hall is the administrative center of the University, though classes are still held in the building.

History

The mansion stands upon the precise site of the original Shadow Lawn, which was destroyed by fire in 1927, soon after $1 million had been spent on its refurbishing. That former colonial frame structure contained 52 rooms and was built in 1903 for John A. McCall, former president of the New York Life Insurance Co.

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